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In 2013, Marvel Comics partnered with National Car Rental to release a unique promotional comic book titled Avengers: Heroes Welcome #1 . While comic book crossovers with major corporations are a long-standing tradition in the industry, this specific digital artifact—frequently archived online under the specific file tag "-PeteThePIPster-"—stands out as a fascinating snapshot of Marvel's Cinematic Universe (MCU) boom era and the digital preservation culture surrounding it. The Corporate Context: Marvel and National Car Rental
In 2013, Marvel Comics was riding a massive wave of global success following the critical and commercial triumph of The Avengers film in 2012. Corporate brands were eager to partner with Marvel to tap into the superhero phenomenon. Mars, Incorporated struck a deal to feature their iconic M&M's characters alongside Earth's Mightiest Heroes.